Ravanu rathi birath raghubira
Chaupai 1, Under Doha 80 · Lanka Kand
Chaupai Text
रावनु रथी बिरथ रघुबीरा। देखि बिभीषन भयउ अधीरा॥ अधिक प्रीति मन भा संदेहा। बंदि चरन कह सहित सनेहा॥ १ ॥
Transliteration (IAST)
rāvanu rathī biratha raghubīrā। dekhi bibhīṣana bhayau adhīrā॥ adhika prīti mana bhā sandehā। bandi carana kaha sahita snehā॥ 1 ॥
Meaning
Seeing Ravan on his chariot and Lord Raghubir without a chariot, Vibhishana became restless. Because his love was so deep, a doubt arose in his mind [how could Rama conquer Ravan without a chariot?]. Bowing to Rama's feet, he began to speak affectionately.
Context
This is Chaupai 1, Under Doha 80 from Lanka Kand, in the episode “Ravana Marches, Rama's Victory Chariot”. The episode describes Ravana's march to battle, the glory of Rama's victory chariot, and the fierce war between Vanaras and Rakshasas.